Gor Mahia’s head coach Johnathan McKinstry has rallied the club’s fans to respect Kenya Police’s decision to sell a limited amount of tickets for extemporaneous prices ahead of the ‘Sirkal Derby’ on Saturday.
McKinstry, who is currently guiding the team on the course to win their second consecutive league title under his tutelage, has acknowledged the financial strain the decision to hike the prices might pose to many supporters, further suggesting alternative ways for them to follow the game.
“If, however, the price is simply too much, as it will be for many of you – then support us from home,” McKinstry.
“ Watching on the TV, or following on the radio and online, We know you are with us,” McKinstry stated.
“We are on this journey together. From the beginning until the very end.” This rallying call signifies unity between the team and its supporters, underscoring the coach’s belief in the collective strength that fuels Gor Mahia’s journey.
The game was initially scheduled to take place at the Nyayo National Stadium, but the Police could not secure the venue as Sports Kenya are declining to allow Gor Mahia to host its games in Stadia under their management until damages to Kasarani Stadium are paid.
The second option was to host the game at the Ulinzi Complex, but their request was denied by the facility’s management, citing damages caused to the ground during the Shabana-AFC Leopards clash last October.
Police’s last resort was to have
the game played at their home turf in South C, but due to its limited space, have opted to raise the ticket prices to ensure only a few fans attend.
The fixture has ca
used a ripple effect on some games, such as the match between Tusker and Bidco, which was originally scheduled to take place in South C but has been moved to Machakos.
Their game will now kick off at
1pm and will be the first of two matches to be broadcast by KBC, for the first time since the Free to Air Partnership was signed.
